The spotted gar is a tropical fish belonging to the Lepisosteus genus of the gar family, Lepidoptera, and is native to the Mississippi River in the United States of America, located in North America. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the spotted gar and how to keep it.
What is Spotted Gar?
The spotted gar is a tropical fish in the family Lepisosteidae of the order Gar (Lepisosteidae). The spotted gar originates from the Mississippi River in North America. The spotted gar has an elongated body and long, slender jaws with protruding mouthparts characteristic of the gar genus.The spotted gar also has a body color that has black or other dark-colored spots (spots) all over its body. The import, sale, and breeding of spotted gar and other breeds belonging to the genus Gar were banned in April 2018 (2018) due to their inclusion in the Specified Invasive Alien Species list. However, those who purchased and kept spotted gar as pets before the ban was lifted can continue to keep them if they apply for and receive permission.
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How to keep a spotted gar
The life span of a spotted gar is about 10-20 years. Their body size is approximately 50-60 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0. Spotted gar are classified as a tropical fish, so if you keep them in Japan, you will need a heater in winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, the spotted gar has an aggressive disposition. However, they are usually docile, as they will only become aggressive in situations where they are likely to cause harm to themselves.Large fish such as arowanas are recommended for mixing with spotted gar. If you mix them with smaller species than spotted gar, they may recognize them as food and eat them, so you need to be careful.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep spotted gar want to breed them. However, breeding spotted gar is more challenging in that aspect when trying to breed them, as there are only a few breeding cases. Under natural conditions, spotted gar spawn between May and July and can lay as many as 20,000 eggs at a time.
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What to look for when keeping a spotted gar
The spotted gar has a distinctive appearance with its long, slender body and protruding mouthparts and long, slender jaws, and it is a relatively hardy breed. For this reason, the number of people keeping them was one of the highest among large fish.However, more and more spotted gar are being released into Japanese rivers because they are difficult to keep as they grow longer and larger. While some varieties of tropical fish weaken when the water temperature drops below 20°C, spotted gar are fine up to water temperatures of around 15°C, so they have been growing in Japanese rivers and taking the place of native species more often. Because of this, they can no longer be sold or otherwise marketed as a Specified Invasive Alien Species in April 2018 (Heisei 30). Those currently available are individuals that have been bred in Japan. The spotted gar has a distinctive appearance with its long, slender jaws. If you are interested in spotted gar, we recommend that you visit a specialty store to take a look.
